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Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways plans to run 261 Ganapati Special Trains
Central Railway to run 201 Ganapati Special Trains, Western Railway to run 42 Ganapati Special Trains, Konkan Rail Corporation Limited  to run 18 Ganapati Special Trains
These special trains have started its services and shall run till 20th September, 2021
These are fully reserved trains with special fare
For the convenience of passengers during Ganapati Festival and to clear the extra rush during the festive season, Indian Railways will run 261 Ganapati Special trains to various destinations on Special Fare.
Central Railway to run 201 Ganapati Special Trains, Western Railway to run 42 Ganapati Special Trains, KRCL to run 18 Ganapati Special Trains . These trains have already started services from the last week of August and shall run till 20th September, 2021. Also, Sleeper class coach is augmented in various trains originating from Mumbai to clear the rush.
For detailed information regarding timings & halts, passengers may please visit www.enquiry.indianrail.gov.in. It is worth mentioning that only passengers having confirmed tickets will be permitted to board these special trains. Passengers are requested to adhere to all norms, SOPs related to COVID-19 during boarding, travelling and at the destination.
Special Service and Features
Foreign currency worth INR 34.76 Lakh seized By Chennai Air Customs
Based on intelligence, three lady passengers Smt. Lakshmi Kandasamy w/o Shri Udhayakumar, r/o Tiruchirappalli, Smt. Ganakavalli Subramani d/o Shri Somu, r/o Tiruchirappalliand and Smt. Mariyammal Sudalaimuthu w/o Shri Babu, r/o Dindigul, who were bound for Colombo by Indigo Airlines Flight No. 6E-1207 were intercepted by AIU officers. On personal search, foreign currency  notes in 100 denomination totally valued at INR 34.76 Lakh were found concealed in their person. The same were seized under the Customs Act, 1962.
Further investigations under progress, according to a press release issued by the Shri. K.R. UDAY BHASKAR, Pr. Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport.
Ministry of Defence
VISIT OF CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF, GENERAL BIPIN RAWAT, TO NAGPUR
General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Defence Staff , visited Defence Establishments in Nagpur. He was briefed on projects undertaken by indigenous private defence manufacturers as part of Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. He visited Economic Explosives Ltd , Nagpur and was given an overview on the latest products being developed by the company including Multi-mode hand grenades and various other explosives, missiles and armed drones. He was briefed by the Chairman EEL, Mr SatyanarayanNuwal on various manufacturing facilities.
On his arrival, the CDS was received by Air Marshal Sashiker Choudhary, Air Officer Commanding in Chief , Maintenance Command and General Officer Commanding  Uttar Maharashtra and Gujarat Sub Area, Major General Dinesh Hooda. Subsequent to the EEL visit, the CDS visited the Airforce Maintenance Command at Nagpur and was briefed by Air Marshal Sashiker Choudhary on the role played by the Command to ensure all time serviceability of different kinds of aircrafts and AF equipment.
Later, Major General Dinesh Hooda briefed the CDS on the proactive role played by the formation in Covid-19 mitigation, ex-servicemen welfare and extending relief during humanitarian assistance and disaster relief  operations. The CDS was later shown the infrastructure development, ecological works and other initiatives undertaken by the formation since its relocation from Mumbai to Nagpur in March 2018.
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Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and "National Board of Accountants and Auditors, Tanzania
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved signing of a Memorandum of Understanding  between the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India  and National Board of Accountants and Auditors , Tanzania to establish mutual co-operation framework in the areas of Member Management, Professional Ethics, Technical Research, Continuing Professional Development, Professional Accountancy Training, Audit Quality Monitoring, Advancement of Accounting Knowledge, Professional and Intellectual Development.
Impact:
The MoU will develop a mutually beneficial relationship in the best interest of ICAI members, students and their organizations. The MoU will provide an opportunity to the ICAI members to expand their professional horizons. The MoU will foster strong working relations between the ICAI & NBAA, Tanzania.
Background:
There is a huge potential for ICAI and its members to help develop the Accountancy and Auditing profession in Africa. ICAI's association with NBAA, Tanzania will help in indirect employment generation for Indian CAs through recognition and acceptability amongst Tanzania based employers. It is also likely to build a positive image for Indian Chartered Accountants currently working in African market and those intending to move to the African & Tanzania market.
The ICAI is a statutory body established by an Act of Parliament of India. The Chartered Accountants Act, 1949 regulates the profession of Chartered Accountancy in India. National Board of Accountants and Auditors  was established under the Auditors and Accountants  Act No. 33 of 1972, as amended by Act No. 2 of 1995, enacted by the Parliament of Tanzania and functions under the aegis of the Ministry of Finance of the Government of Tanzania.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
NTPC to set up India’s single largest solar park at Rann of Kutch
NTPC successfully commissioned India’s largest Floating Solar of 10 MW on the reservoir of Simhadri Thermal Power Plant
NTPC strides towards building 60 GW Renewable Energy capacity by 2032
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd , a 100% subsidiary of NTPC, has received the go-ahead from Ministry of New and Renewable Energy  to set up 4750 MW renewable energy park at Rann of Kutch in Khavada, Gujarat. This will be India’s largest solar park to be built by the largest power producer of the country.
NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd , has been given the go-ahead by MNRE on 12th July 2021 under Mode 8  of Solar Park Scheme. NTPC REL has plans to generate green hydrogen on a commercial scale from this park.
As a part of its green energy portfolio augmentation, NTPC Ltd, India’s largest energy integrated company aims to build 60 GW Renewable Energy Capacity by 2032. Currently, the state owned power major has an installed capacity of 66 GW across 70 power projects with an additional 18 GW under construction.
Recently, NTPC has also commissioned India’s largest Floating Solar of 10 MW  on the reservoir of Simhadri Thermal Power Plant, Andhra Pradesh. An additional 15 MW  would be commissioned by August 2021.
Further, a 100 MW Floating Solar Project on the reservoir of Ramagundam Thermal Power Plant, Telangana is in the advanced stage of implementation.
Additionally, NTPC RE Ltd. has recently signed an MoU with UT, Ladakh and Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council  for the generation of green hydrogen and deployment on FCEV buses. The signing of the MoU was also marked with the inauguration of NTPC’s first solar installations in Leh in form of solar trees and a solar car port.
NTPC REL, the subsidiary was incorporated on 07.10.2020 to accelerate the RE business of NTPC.
Ministry of Science & Technology
MoU for Scientific cooperation between CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Dhaka
Goa, 7 July 2023
CSIR-National Institute of Oceanography, Goa  and Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Maritime University, Dhaka, Bangladesh  signed a Memorandum of Understanding  on Scientific Cooperation in Ocean Sciences. The MoU effective for a period of five years was signed on 07th July, 2022, by Prof. Sunil Kumar Singh, Director, CSIR-NIO and Rear Admiral Mohammad Musa, OSP, NPP, rcds, afwc, psc, PhD, Vice-Chancellor, BSMRMU.
The MoU will establish a framework for activities in the area of Ocean Sciences, which in turn, will contribute to advancement of research and development for the benefit of society at large and the outputs will contribute towards the blue economy mission between both the countries. In addition, this MoU, will strengthen cooperation in terms of capacity building and human resource development.
The MoU is the outcome of the joint coordinated efforts from Captain SM Moyeen Uddin, Dean, Faculty of Earth and Ocean Science , Captain Jayant Mahadik, Naval Advisor, High Commission of India, Dhaka, Sh. Venkat Krishnamurthy, in-charge, Collaborations Desk , Dr. Narsinh L. Thakur, Head, International S&T Affairs Group  and Dr. Mamta Sharma, Principal Scientist, International S&T Affairs Directorate, CSIR Headquarters.PIB Panaji | Gautam SK/S.Thakur/D.Rane
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Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization has taken various measures to address the problems faced by Petroleum, Explosives, Oxygen and Industrial Gas Industries due to nationwide lockdown for containment of COVID-19 epidemic
1. Instructions have been issued to all the Circle and Sub Circle offices of PESO to ensure grant of licences for dotage and transport of medical oxygen urgently.
2. Instructions have been issued on 25.03.2020 to Principal Secretaries  of all States requesting them to allow uninterrupted transportation and manufacturing of medical oxygen and nitrous oxide in line with MHA order No. 40-3/2020 dated 24/03/2020 on the measures to be taken for containment of COVID-19 epidemic in the country.
3. Validity of licenses for transportation of oxygen and other gases which will expire on 31/03/2020 has been extended up to 30/06/2020.
4. Validity of licenses for storage, transportation, sale, use and manufacturing of explosives and fireworks which will expire on 31/03/2020 has also been extended up to 30/09/2020. The payment of fee for late renewal of licences will also not be charged.
5. Cylinders used for storage of compressed oxygen, CNG, LPG and other gases, which are due for statutory hydro testing on 31/03/2020 shall be deemed to be due for testing as on 30/06/2020.
6. Pressure vessels used for storage and transportation of oxygen, LPG and other gases, which are due for statutory testing for safety relief valves and hydro testing between 15/03/2020 up to 30/06/2020 shall be deemed to be due for testing as on 30/06/2020.
Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana  to be launched tomorrow
The third phase of Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana  will be launched tomorrow in 600 districts across all states of India. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship , this phase will focus on new-age and COVID-related skills.
Skill India Mission PMKVY 3.0 envisages training of eight lakh candidates over a scheme period of 2020-2021 with an outlay of Rs. 948.90 crore. The 729 Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras , empaneled non-PMKK training centres and more than 200 ITIs under Skill India will be rolling out PMKVY 3.0 training to build a robust pool of skilled professionals. On the basis of the learning gained from PMKVY 1.0 and PMKVY 2.0, the Ministry has improved the newer version of the scheme to match the current policy doctrine and energize the skilling ecosystem affected due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Skill India Mission” launched by the Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri. Narendra Modi on 15th of July 2015 has gained tremendous momentum through launch of its flagship scheme PMKVY to unlock the vision of making India the ‘Skill Capital’ of the world.
The launch will be done by the Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, in the presence of the Minister of State, Sh. Raj Kumar Singh. The event will also be addressed by the State Skill Ministers and Members of Parliament.
The event can be followed on these social media platforms of the Ministry from 12.30 PM onwards tomorrow:
PMKVY Facebook: www.facebook.com/PMKVYOfficial
Skill India Facebook: www.facebook.com/SkillIndiaOfficial
Skill India Twitter: www.twitter.com/@MSDESkillindia
Skill India YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNfVNX5yLEUhIRNZJKniHg
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Ministry of Defence
59th BRO Raising Day
Border Roads Organisation  is celebrating its 59th Raising Day here today. BRO is a leading road construction agency under the Ministry of Defence with a primary role of providing road connectivity in border areas. It executes road construction and maintenance works along the Northern and Western frontiers primarily to meet the strategic requirements of the Army and is responsible for over 53,000 Km roads. The BRO has also constructed roads in friendly foreign countries like Bhutan, Myanmar, Afghanistan etc. thus contributing towards our strategic objectives in the region.
In 2018-19, BRO executed 991 Km of Formation Cutting, 1965 Km Surfacing, Rs. 1518 Crores Permanent Works, 2817 M of Bridge construction and undertook resurfacing of 1778 Km roads along our Northern and Western Borders. The works done by BRO saw a jump of more than 12% in 2018-19 over the previous financial year.
In line with the overall thrust of the Government to enhance overall strategic connectivity along our borders, the BRO is fully geared up to meet the challenges that lie ahead and has accordingly undertaken an exercise for organizational re-structuring and simplification of procedures with adequate delegation of financial powers to executives. The organisation is now executing works with a combination of departmental, contractual and EPC mode, thus enhancing our capabilities manifold. Necessary co ordination between BRO and Army units / Formations at all levels is also being ensured to plan and execute creation, up-gradation and maintenance of infrastructure along our borders to meet our overall tactical and strategic goals.
On this occasion, Director General Border Roads, Lt Gen Harpal Singh conveys his greetings to all Veterans and BRO Personnel and calls upon all ranks of the Organisation to continue on the path of excellence with renewed vigour and dedication.
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Ministry of Finance
Air Cargo Export Delhi Commissionerate carries out destruction of drugs as part of drive to mark International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
The Air Cargo Customs  Commissionerate, Delhi destroyed 326 kg of narcotic and psychotropic substances on 26.06.2023, also the occasion of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, at the Biotic Waste Solutions Private Limited, New Delhi, a facility approved by the Delhi Pollution Control Board.
On 27.06.2023 over 19.52 kg of seized Opium was handed over to the Government Opium and Alkaloid Factory, Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, as part of the drive against illicit drug trafficking.
The lots destroyed were the contrabands seized in 72 cases which included Ganja, Heroin, Khat Leaves, Opium, Ketamine among other NDPS substances. The seizures were largely made at the New Courier Terminal and the Foreign Post Office which is administered by Air Cargo Customs  Commissionerate, Delhi
In a big blow to the smugglers of Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances , Delhi Customs has been playing an instrumental role in fighting the drug menace in the country.
President's Secretariat
Probationers of Indian Statistical Service call on the President
In this era of endless information and data flow, the role and importance of statistics has increased exponentially:President Murmu
Probationers of Indian Statistical Service called on the President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
Addressing the officers, the President said that policy formulation and execution cannot be effective without the right statistical analysis. In this era of endless information and data flow, the role and importance of statistics has increased exponentially. When we talk about India’s rank in respect of any parameter, it is statistics. When we say, India is a country of young people or has high demographic dividend, it is on the basis of statistics that we say this.
The President said that Indian Statistical Service officers have a key role in compiling official statistics at the central level for use of government and non government entities. Their job requires high proficiency in statistical methods, which they would use to provide solutions to data and information needs of the country. She noted that various modules in their training cover wide range of areas including recently emerged fields of Data Mining, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence. She expressed confidence that the training programme would enable them to perform their duties efficiently.
The President said that India is at the cusp of a new phase of socio-economic transformation. Increased penetration of digital technologies has brought transparency and efficiency in the government functioning and has transformed the e-government landscape. The flow of data through these initiatives provides support to the government in taking effective decisions.
Urging the officers to do their duties with sincerity and commitment, the President said that their contribution in steering India towards greater progress and development is going to be huge. The information and data analysis that they provide would be instrumental in making and implementing policies which ensure that no one is left behind in the journey of development.
Please click here to see the President's Speech
Ministry of Defence
Meeting between Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Foreign Minister of Nepal Mr Pradeep Kumar Gyawali
The Foreign Minister of Nepal Mr Pradeep Kumar Gyawali called on Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh in New Delhi today. The Foreign Minister is in India for the 6th India-Nepal Joint Commission Meeting. During his interaction with the Raksha Mantri, the Foreign Minister conveyed his greetings from the leadership of Nepal, and expressed his desire to deepen the bilateral relations. He also expressed thanks for all the assistance provided by India. Shri Rajnath Singh reciprocated the sentiment and emphasised that India-Nepal relations are underpinned by unique people-to-people linkages.
The Raksha Mantri conveyed his personal connect, long association with leadership and special regard for the people of Nepal. Both the dignitaries expressed their satisfaction at the excellent military-to-military cooperation. Raksha Mantri stated that India is ready to provide Humanitarian assistance & Disaster Relief  training & capacity building of Nepal.
Nepal Foreign Minister congratulated India on success in developing the Covid vaccine and expressed confidence that the pandemic will be soon overcome.
Raksha Mantri stated that India is looking forward for further deepening and strengthening the special relationship between India and Nepal.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM to address Seminar on International Women's Day being organized in Kutch
Seminar being organized to recognise the role of women saints in society and their contribution towards women empowerment
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will address a Seminar on International Women's Day, at women saint’s camp at Dhordo, Kutch at 6 PM through video conferencing. The Seminar is being organized to recognise the role of women saints in the society and their contribution towards women empowerment. Over 500 women saints will attend the Seminar in Dhordo.
The seminar will include sessions on culture, religion, female upliftment, security, social status and role of women in India culture. The welfare schemes of central & state Governments benefiting women along with achievements of women will also be discussed.
The Seminar will also witness participation of Union Minister Ms. Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Ministers of State Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar. The event will be graced by Sadhvi Rithambara, Maha Mandleshwar Kankeshwari Devi among others.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Punya Tithi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Punya Tithi.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Remembering Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Punya Tithi. Every Indian is indebted to him for his unparalleled efforts towards furthering India’s unity. He worked hard for India’s progress and dreamt of a strong and prosperous nation. We are committed to fulfilling his dreams."
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways augment transportation of Coal through Railways by a record 111 Million tonnes during year 2021-22
Many steps have been taken to prioritize loading of coal to power sector
Indian Railways has been a prime supplier of Coal to all Power Houses and has taken substantive measures in year 2021-22 and the current month of April to augment the coal supply to Power houses.
During the year 2021-22 Indian Railways has augmented the transportation of Coal through Railways by a record 111 Million tonnes and loaded a record 653 Million Tonnes of coal as compared to 542 Million tonnes in the previous year i.e. a growth of 20.4 %.
Further during the period Sept-21 to Mar-22 loading of coal to power sector was augmented by 32% in just 2 quarters.
In April 2022 , IR has taken many steps to prioritize the loading of coal to power sector which has led to increase in supply of coal of more than 10 % within one week time.
This improvement has been possible due to various measures undertaken by Indian Railways some of which are listed below :
● The movement of Coal trains have been prioritized and the each and every train is being intensively monitored during the entire cycle from Loading to movement and finally unloading.
● Through this prioritization and monitoring the Transit time of coal trains to long distance Power has been reduced significantly by 12-36% for critical power plants.
● Indian railways has prioritized the movement of coal to long distance Power houses as well which is reflected in the fact that the average lead of coal trains has increased by 7 % in the last 5 days as compared to the average leads of 1st to 10th April.
● Despite this increase in the average lead of coal trains the time taken between two successive loading of the same rake for these stocks has reduced by 10%.
● With these operational innovations Indian Railways has augmented the supply of coal trains to Power houses as well as has loaded more coal rakes on a sustained basis.
Indian Railways is fully Geared up and has mobilized all resources to ensure that sustained high level of Coal supply is maintained to Power houses and is committed to lift all domestic coal that is brought to the sidings /good sheds by the Coal companies and imported coal brought to the ports by the power generating companies.
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